Price improved to $920,000—an extraordinary value brought to you by a motivated seller ready to make a deal! 8634 Gateshead Rd offers complete peace of mind and modern elegance with a long list of high-value upgrades, including a new roof (2023), replaced chimney flue (2023), an upgraded A/C filtration system, and tastefully updated bathrooms throughout. At the heart of the home, the spacious chef's kitchen has been beautifully updated with freshly painted cabinetry and a chic new tile backsplash, serving as the perfect anchor for indoor gatherings. Step outside to your private backyard retreat featuring a sparkling, meticulously maintained swimming pool that promises endless outdoor entertaining. Car enthusiasts and DIY lovers will fall in love with the oversized two-car garage, fully equipped with custom Black Husky steel cabinets and a heavy-duty workshop table that convey with the home. Beyond the property, you'll love living steps from scenic neighborhood parks, premier shopping, local grocery stores, and the prestigious Mount Vernon Country Club, all while enjoying a picturesque commute into Washington, D. C. along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Don't miss this turnkey opportunity—book your private tour today!
Mount Vernon Manor, located between Fort Belvoir and the George Washington Memorial Parkway, is a residential and commuter-friendly Engleside neighborhood with mid-century streetscapes and wooded edges. Its character concentrates around the Richmond Highway (US-1) corridor near the Mount Vernon Plaza area, where independent eateries, small service storefronts, and everyday errands cluster in a steady hum. Nearby pillars include George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the Workhouse Arts Center, and the historic Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House. Housing reads as a mix of brick ramblers, split-levels, and townhomes with mature trees and deep setbacks. Trails and riverfront greenspace shape routines, with weekend loops along Dyke Marsh and Belle Haven Park. The Potomac shoreline and parkland geography keep the pace grounded and outdoors-oriented.
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Market insights
8634 Gateshead Rd · $920,000
DAYS ON MARKET
33 days
The average home goes pending in 39 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.8%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$920,000
Median sale price in this area is $948,040. (3% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Built-ins
Ceiling fans
Dining area
Family room off kitchen
Separate formal dining room
Gourmet kitchen
Pantry
Primary bathroom
Recessed lighting
Window treatments
Air filter system
Tub and shower
Drywall walls and ceilings
Fireplace with wood, screen, and brick features
Unfinished basement with connecting stairway and outside entrance
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms
Kitchen
Built-in microwave
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Icemaker
Stainless steel appliances
Refrigerator
Range hood
Laundry & utility
Front-loading washer
Front-loading dryer
Electric water heater
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Natural gas heating fuel
Central air conditioning
Electric cooling fuel
Exterior features
Deck
Personal pool
Shed
Chimney cap
Exterior lighting
Gutter system
Sidewalks
Home design
Detached home
3 levels
North-facing main entrance
Parking
Attached front-entry garage with 2 spaces
Garage door opener
2 driveway spaces
On-street parking
4 total garage and parking spaces
Construction
Slab foundation
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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This home will truly wow you! So much space (over 3,000 above grade SF!) and the best backyard with an awesome pool! This four bedroom, two full and two half bath home is full of character and charm. The main level features a large kitchen with ample counter space, upgraded countertops and a butcher block island. From the kitchen, step down into a light filled sunroom with built in shelving for extra storage. There is an additional living space off the kitchen as well as a formal living room and dining room at the front of the home. The main level is complete with an office area, laundry room and two half bathrooms. (One can easily be turned into a full bathroom. ) French doors off the sunroom open up to an expansive deck and backyard oasis. Enjoy your private pool surrounded by mature trees. Just imagine summer nights with family and friends and there is already a Bose sound system outside for your tunes! There is a shed in the rear yard with electricity. The upper level features a large primary suite with walk in closet, ensuite bathroom and large sitting room perfect for a home office. There are three additional large bedrooms and full bath. Refinished hardwood flooring flows throughout the upper and main levels. The unfinished lower levels offers additional space for a home gym, workshop and more with access to the rear yard. Enjoy the rich history of Virginia within minute of home from Mt. Vernon, Fort Hunt Park and George Washington's Distillery and Gristmill. You are close to historic Old Town Alexandria and the waterfront filled with restaurants and shopping!
The R-2 District provides for single-family detached dwellings and affordable dwelling unit developments and allows other uses that are compatible with the low-density suburban character of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
22% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Alexandria, VA • 22309
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Alexandria. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8634 Gateshead Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $790,000 and $1,000,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $790K to $1.0M.